Carp, a Gyotaku

Mann made several Gyotaku for this 45 cm long carp. Because when the fish was eaten by the wife, the moment is over. No Gyotaku anymore from that fish. Mann let go of one of the Gyotaku and became artistic. I think the result is very nice. I wish I could be artistic too. I…

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Fishing in Azores

If you like fishing, the Azores is like paradise. The fishing permit is cheap (e.g. 10-day sea fishing costs only 103 cents), but the possibility and availability cannot be compared with Germany and maybe also with the Philippines and Thailand. Instead of flying to hot Asia, we have a temperature of 18 – 24 ° C…

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Growing Lettuce

So many youtube videos showing how to plant iceberg and romaine. They make it looked so easy. I tried it myself and was amazed how quick they grow. And then from one to another day, they started to rot. I have huge huge respect for all the farmers and growers that provides us with food….

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